It’s Go Time!

The Rangers will be without Ryan Callahan (bruised foot) and Michael Del Zotto (hip). Jeff Woywitka takes Del Zotto’s spot on defense. John Scott stays in the lineup in Callahan’s place. Steve Eminger will be prucha’d.

Henrik Lundqvist starts in goal, coming off his shutout win over the Devils.

John Tortorella, still mad at Brandon Dubinsky over his mindless penalty last night, said Dubinsky would be sitting if the Rangers had more healthy forwards.

Ya boys have won three in a row and are 12-3-2 in their last 17. Tampa Bay has won five of its last seven.

The Rangers are 8-1-1 in the second game of back-to-backs this season.

Dubi is too busy looking for marketing deals and trying to become #16 to actually succeed at hockey. Much like his mentor he’ll find out how relevant he is outside NYC next year. Hope that fiancé like middle America. Pop Chips all around.

of course a game I go to and the refs won’t call any penalties for us. that wAs not. a penalty on mcdonagh. I’m sitting right near there. right behind rangers penalty box told boyle GO GIANTS lol. and no boston sign ilb, u little dirtbag, u

Last two games – evidence why so many think Artie can do.
Another reason glad no Rick, for now.

around 13 minutes. Lightning wearing out Hank. Rangers finally
get puck. Gabby takes it. One of the Dotage Detail immediately
says, “Tampa next.” Gang way of saying Gabby will give it up.
Gabby does, with curious pass across ice where two Bolts wait.
He’s gotta make better decisions come playoffs, so max time can
be spent in o-zone, where his gifts can be maximized.
I like guys who take risks. But my favs are the guys who consistently
pull up short of foolishness. Be my fav, Gabby.

I will go to MSG with dear friend of mine, who happened to be a Bruins fan (he was born and raised in Berkshires, MA), so sorry Tiki , but if you will be over there, and we meet, do not try to start with him… – guy is much bigger, like this Scott type.lol.

Can someone please tell me why and how the Rangers are not peppering this goalie, Garon?
He’s an average goalie at best, and they have 9 measly shots. What in the Prust is going on here?
Please don’t tell me it’s because Callahan and MDZ are out. They have plenty of players to make life difficult for this goalie. It’s kind of embarrassing when you think about it.
They are also 8-1-1 on the back end of back-to-back games, so that’s not an excuse either.

i guess Dubi feels his spot is safe
now that trade deadline passed
and Sather was only putting him
in the package for Nash
and wasn’t really looking
at sending him for anyone else
(damn Brown had to have a hat trick!!!)

Jimbo – I understand Tampa’s had the puck all night, but the Rangers have been a better puck possession team this year.
Lecavalier is out as well, and he’s at least 2a with St Louis, so this is kind of mind boggling to me.
They should have at least 3 or 4 goals on this guy if they fired away at him all night.

Despite the lead, yet another bad period.
When Carp writes his review for this game tonight, it won’t take him that long. All he has to type is Lundquist in very big bold letters once with an exclamation point.

Hagelin is a monster on the forecheck. especially for a small guy among giants. pretty darned good.

dont think about the Calder though. Landeskogg on the Avs is an amazingly mature and strong player for a rookie. 40 pts, +21 he doesnt look like arookie at all to me. granted he was drafted waaaaaay higher. Colorado got the benefit of some good picks by sucking for a few years here.

I’m happy, they got a point. There isn’t that many teams in the league who gets something out of nothing like the rangers this year and if they apply this to the playoffs they will make noise. Especially if lundqvist is on his game, look out, of course, like I’ve stated before, they need to stay healthy.

Washington is a mess but they are missing two key players in Green and Backstrom. Oh and their goaltending situation totally blows. They shoulda kept Jose three-or-more…he’s having a nice season for the Florida

Our guys ARE tired; it was exposed on PK when they let it in. All 4 were uncharacteristically slow, barely moving feet and were late to cover shooting line. Goal against was a result. Getting timely back was a problem too. It’s a little bit disturbing, considering that it is only a beginning of very tough schedule and series of games. Add fuzzy situation with our key injuries and it looks gloomy for concerned Rangerland citizens.

Or, for sure, Jimbo. Surprise it hasn’t happened more til now. But that’s why you create that healthy cushion. And Staal says there is no satisfaction in this point. They are staying thirsty, it looks.

Damn it. I didnt do anything wrong all game. I sat in my seat all game, only got up to cheer our three goals. Yelled forward, not at anyone. Was really excited about the Dubi goal, it was really huge. Had a conversation w. the guy next to me throughout the game, was very friendly, yet when they won, he got right in my face, and yelled and goes you did it all game long. Byfugliening piece of carcillo. He hartnelling invaded my personal space, I should have spit in his face, but Im a god damn pussycat, so I just took it like a beach. Hartnell me!

You should have told him to check the standings. Don’t beat yourself up over it! Can’t win them all.. just make sure you keep up your anti-agitating ways here at RR because it’s nice having you around again.

Just a quickie: Torts made several references to “hurt”
and “tired.”
Wonder what his plans are – how important pushing front-line guys,
especially on that “D” so heavily used early this year, to get “X”
number of points, “Y” position in standings, versus benefiting
them with planned rest?

But seriously, I am curious to see what happens with Kreider. I read an article yesterday claiming he would join the Rangers this year for the playoffs and that he would be more than able to do so. Sather made a weird cryptic remark about it and Brooks has said it’s possible. I tend to believe mid way next season is the earliest we’d see him. Anybody here believe in this season? Just curious. With the Nash talk gone and Avery forgotten, there has to be something to geek out over, right?

Lev- Probably much the same as ilb has said, but basically Dubi played a damn strong game from the start (absolutely flawless, no -nobody ever does) but as far as _tonight’s_ game is concerned, people here (haters) were byfuglien ridiculous with their criticism.

better beans – “I do think other coaches will pay attention to TB tapes if they’re playin’ the Blueshirts
in a few weeks.”

ORR- Yeah, Dublowsky played a good third period, and good for him, tying it up. But, seven goals? First goal in thirteen games? I’m not holding my breath.

He actually played 3 good periods, but that’s irrelevant. My point is, it’s about what he does from NOW that matters. If he plays like a 10 , 25 or 30 goal scorer from here on out that’s what matters, and that’s what he is.